Minerva Public School Mohali Clinches 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament

NEW DELHI: The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 concluded at Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium with Minerva Public School (MPS), Mohali, defeating Kerala’s MIC EMHSS 3–2 to win the Junior Boys (U-17) championship.MPS Mohali took an early lead through Chetan Tiwari in the 7th minute. MIC EMHSS equalised through Thoufeeq in first-half added time. MPS regained control after the break, with Punshiba Meitei scoring in the 40th minute before Md Azam Khan extended the lead in the 46th minute. Kerala reduced the deficit in the 65th minute, but MPS held on for victory.

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff and Chairman of the Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society, presented the trophy alongside former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, Guest of Honour.The winners received ₹5 lakh, while the runners-up were awarded ₹3 lakh.In other categories, Saint Patrick’s High School, Gumla, won the Junior Girls U-17 title, while Manik Para Vivekanand Vidyapeeth, Jhargram, emerged champion in the Sub-Junior Boys U-15 category.